Category Archives: News

All Blacks v Australia

Rugby tonight . Next weekend in Auckland we have operations down at Eden Park for the All Blacks v Australia game. Go Black
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New Zealand economics comment: More than just milk

Monday, 11 August 2014, 1:30 pm Press Release: HSBC Bank New Zealand economics comment: More than just milk Falling dairy prices have created some doubts about the robustness of New Zealand’s economic boom. But it is worth keeping in mind that dairy is only one part of the economy’s recent growth story. Growth has also…
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An Electoral First for the Disabled

In a first for the Electoral Commission ;disabled people who cannot mark their ballot paper will be able to vote by phone in the New Zealand general election on 20 September. The commission has developed video resources for voters with learning disabilities and have dedicated information in New Zealand Sign Language. Its aim is to…
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ANZ Bank Discrimination

The new ANZ Bank in Queen Street has no Disability access for a wheelchair. The Building Code states: Buildings shall be provided with reasonable and adequate access to enable safe and easy movement of people. That's fairly simple I would have thought! Based on my experience with council,you have to comply with the rules. Within…
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